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30 Things that turn 30 this year

Are you a child of the 80s? Then this list from MentalFloss.com of 30 Things that turn 30 should bring back some memories...

The MinivanThe Dodge Caravan came out in November of 1983.

Reading RainbowHosted by LeVar Burton, Reading Rainbow launched the catch phrase "Take a look... It's in a book!" in 1983.

Disney ChannelIt was a big year for cable channels. 1983 saw the launch of Disney, TNN/Spike, and CMT that year.

Cabbage Patch KidsXavier Roberts sold hand-sewn "Little Person" dolls at a hospital in Cleveland, Georgia. He struck a deal with Coleco to mass-market the dolls under their new name: Cabbage Patch Kids.

Stephen King's Pet SemetaryInspired by a real pet cemetery where his daughter buried her cat, Smucky, in 1978. King was reluctant to release it because it was inspired by family events.

The Apple //e computerProduced until 1993, it is one of the longest-produced computers ever made. (IT WAS ALSO THE FIRST COMPUTER TO FEATURE LOWER CASE LETTERS)

America OnlineIt was founded in 1983.. but didn't hit it big until it started offering dial-up Internet service in the early 1990s.

The CamcorderIn 1983, Sony introduced its first consumer camcorder, using Betamax tapes. Later that year, JVC released it's own VHS-C version - which brought the videotape wars to a fevered pitch.

Return of the JediOriginally titled Revenge of the Jedi, 1983 introduced Ewoks to the world.(Other movies released in 1983 include A Christmas Story, WarGames, Flashdance and Risky Business.)

Hooters RestaurantNow featuring more than 450 locations nationwide, the chain began 30 years ago in Florida.

Mario Brothers arcade gameCan you believe it has been 30 years since you first met Mario and Luigi?